My DR recommended bouncing on the ball and I have been, I usually just bounce or do like hip rotations or rock back and forth, this is really great exercise for pregnant women as well and is actually recommended on this website

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tlacroix2

@mawmawsunshine I bounce on my ball every day and do pelvic rocks and tilts. I don't know if it actually helps, but the movement keeps me from feeling too stiff from sitting on the couch and helps with my aching back a little bit. The down side is that I really want it to progress the labor process...but I don't think it is.

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sara_mcelroy

PP I know I actually think it's postponing labor for me LMAO! But my 22 month old son loves seeing me bounce and I put him on my knee so he can bounce too! Lol

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ZinTO

@mawmawsunshine I think the idea is that it helps the head engage and open the pelvis (by promoting a squatting position), but I don't think it actually induces labour.

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KatyJeff

@mawmawsunshine Ha! This is funny cause I actually did it for the first time last night and had BH all night it seemed! I had about 4 real contractions today but nothing serious! My doc says nothing will help induce labor if your bodies not ready. She said they are all myths and never been proven but hey I thought what the heck!!! LOL good luck momma!!!

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Readyfor4

It is my understanding it can help the baby's head engage. My baby's head is very low already, but I find lightly bouncing on the ball helps relieve some of my back pain. Tonight's discovery was even better: I can sit on the ball while I give my other kiddies their baths! I have been in extreme pain bending over the tub or sitting on the floor during bath-time. Tonight was a breeze!

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ZinTO

@KatyJeff I get BH from all kinds of physical activity -- my aquafit class, definitely, but even walking sometimes.

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